Toyota’s Debut Electric SUV Scheduled for Arrival in India’s Market by Second Half of 2025،
At the end of 2023, Toyota gave a preview of its next mid-size electric SUV by unveiling the Urban SUV concept. This concept signifies Toyota's foray into the electric vehicle (EV) market in India, like Maruti's eVX. Scheduled to debut in March 2025, Maruti's electric vehicle leads the way for Toyota, with its iteration of the electric SUV expected to follow six months later. Set to grace Indian showrooms by September-October 2025, the production version of the Urban SUV concept promises to be a pivotal addition to Toyota's lineup, marking its first foray into the Indian electric vehicle landscape.
What to expect
Toyota has revealed the Urban SUV concept, which comes with dimensions of 4,300 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 1,620 mm in height. Notably, these measurements closely match those of the Maruti eVX. Additionally, both models are expected to share an identical wheelbase of 2,700 mm, indicating a harmonious synergy in their structural design and spatial configuration.
In terms of design, the Urban SUV concept bears a striking resemblance to Toyota's latest electric vehicle (EV) offerings, notably drawing inspiration from the bZ compact SUV concept. Characterized by sharp, bold surfaces and adorned with C-shaped LED daytime running lights at the front, the concept features a minimalist front bumper, exuding a contemporary look. Flaunting flared wheel arches and a quintessential upright SUV silhouette, it exudes a rugged aesthetic, which resonates with adventure enthusiasts.
Notably, its rear end shares notable similarities with the eVX, with familiar door and window configurations, but with rear door handles ingeniously positioned on the C-pillar, enhancing its sleek, streamlined profile.
Although Toyota has yet to reveal the interior of the urban SUV concept, it is reasonable to expect significant commonalities and parts sharing with the eVX in this regard. Leveraging its nee-EV skateboard platform, the urban SUV is poised to offer ample space and adaptability, thereby aligning with contemporary requirements of electric vehicle design. Like its Maruti counterpart, enthusiasts can expect a luxurious interior with a wide range of comforts, cutting-edge safety features and advanced technologies, elevating the driving experience to new heights of sophistication and convenience.
Powertrain
Toyota's urban SUV, similar to the eVX, will be built on the 27PL skateboard platform, a component produced locally at Suzuki's Gujarat plant in India, serving domestic and international markets. It will offer two battery options: a 60 kWh unit offering a range of around 550 km, as demonstrated by the eVX concept, and a smaller 48 kWh variant offering a range of around 400 km. Toyota has confirmed the availability of front-wheel drive (FWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations to meet different market demands and preferences.
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